London
Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)

World-class culture, fashion, music, food and history – and a mind-boggling array of bucket list experiences – packed into one extraordinary, incomparable destination.
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Iconic black cabs, scarlet double-decker buses, architectural wonders as train stations, the world’s first underground railway system – London’s transport history is fascinating, even for those without train-spotting tendencies. This surprisingly compelling museum explains how transport development directly influenced the evolution of the city we know today.
There are interactive exhibits (including a tube simulator), original artworks and posters, and the real stars, the collection of heritage vehicles from the 19th and 20th centuries: trains, buses, cabs and more. Plenty of interactive exhibits ensure children will be engaged; the ‘Track it Down’ trail designed by Guardian cartoonist Stephen Appleby helps families to navigate key exhibits.
The nearest Underground station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line). There are no guided tours, but there’s plenty of information available as you wander around. Finish with a coffee or drink at the on-site Canteen café/bar, which serves transport-themed cocktails and has 1930s tube-style seating and views over Covent Garden.
The museum is open all year round, seven days a week.
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Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
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